Kitchen Porter

Principal Recruitment; Stanwell Moor; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Set weekly hours

Evenings and weekends off

Training and development

Supportive team

Job summary

Principal Education in Stanwell Moor is seeking a Kitchen Porter for a permanent role with set hours Monday to Thursday, 10:00–14:00, giving you Fridays, evenings and weekends free. The role supports a charity college serving learners with SEN.

You will work with the lunchtime chef, keep kitchen clean and safe, wash and prep food, manage deliveries and stock, and help maintain a tidy, well‑run kitchen environment. The position offers ongoing training and development and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Reliable and thorough in a busy kitchen setting.
• High standards of cleanliness and attention to detail.
• Able to work well with others in a team.
• Capable of lifting and moving produce and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel and prepare food safely and on time.
• Keep counters, prep areas, ovens, hobs, grills, sinks, walls and floors clean to food safety standards.
• Wash dishes, cutlery, pots and pans, and load/unload the dishwasher.
• Keep fridges and food stores clean, check temperatures and ensure food is in date.
• Receive and put away deliveries, and help manage stock.
• Empty and clean bins and sort recycling.
• Use kitchen equipment such as mixers, knives and cutters safely.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Fast-paced kitchen

Job description

Kitchen Porter | Monday to Thursday, 10am to 2pm | £14.80 per hour

Looking for regular hours that fit around family life? This permanent Kitchen Porter role is Monday to Thursday, 10am to 2pm, with your Fridays, evenings and weekends free.

You'll join a friendly charity college in Stanwell Moor. It supports around 60 young people aged 16 to 25 with special educational needs and learning disabilities, helping them build confidence, independence and work skills. The kitchen is at the heart of the day, serving healthy lunches for learners and staff.

What you’ll do

Working alongside the lunchtime chef, you will:

• Wash, peel and prepare food safely and on time
• Keep counters, prep areas, ovens, hobs, grills, sinks, walls and floors clean to food safety standards
• Wash dishes, cutlery, pots and pans, and load and unload the dishwasher
• Keep fridges and food stores clean, check temperatures and make sure food is in date
• Receive and put away deliveries, and help manage stock
• Empty and clean bins and sort recycling
• Use kitchen equipment such as mixers, knives and cutters safely

What we’re looking for

• Reliable, thorough and great at working with others
• High standards of cleanliness and a good eye for detail
• Happy working quickly in a hot, busy kitchen
• Able to lift and move produce and equipment

It’s a bonus if you have

• Experience as a kitchen porter, kitchen assistant, catering assistant or in a school kitchen
• A food hygiene certificate
• Experience with young people with SEN

Don’t have these? You can still apply. Reliability and a good attitude matter most.

What you’ll get

• £14.80 per hour
• A permanent role with set hours every week
• Free evenings and weekends
• Ongoing training and development
• A supportive team where your work makes a real difference

This role needs an Enhanced DBS for the child and adult workforce. If you don't have one, we'll help you apply.

Principal Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.